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ALS21 Absolute Linear Magnetic Sensing Head

ALS21 Absolute Linear Magnetic Sensing Head

ALS21 Absolute Linear Magnetic Sensing Head

Product catalog summary
Features and Benefits
The ALS21 Absolute Linear Magnetic Sensing Head offers a cost-effective solution for industrial applications requiring precise movement or position measurements. Key features include BISS & SSI interfaces, incremental output for speed feedback, resolution up to 1 μm, error bit output, and a measuring length up to 8.1 meters. It is designed for high mounting tolerances and can operate in harsh environments due to its IP67 protection rating.
Specifications
Environmental Specifications: The device can withstand shocks up to 250 g and vibrations up to 10 g. It operates within a temperature range of -25°C to +85°C and can be stored between -40°C and +100°C.
Mechanical Specifications: The housing is made from anticorodal material, and it supports a maximum travel speed of 10 m/s with a measurement length of up to 8165 mm.
Electrical Specifications: The ALS21 offers resolutions from 50 μm to 1 μm, with a sensor accuracy of ±2 μm. It supports SSI and BiSS-C output circuits and has a power supply requirement of +5Vdc ±5%.
Accessories
Essential accessories include magnetic tape, cover tape, end clamps, and connectors. The document provides specific article codes for ordering these components.
Order Code
The order code for the ALS21 includes parameters for resolution, interface type, cable length, and connection type, allowing customization based on application needs.
Legal and Warranty Information
BOGEN Magnetics GmbH reserves the right to make changes to the product without notice. The document disclaims liability for indirect damages and limits liability according to their General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
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ALS21 Absolute Linear Magnetic Sensing Head The Absolute Magnetic Sensing Head ALS21 combined with BOGEN‘s magnetic scales offer cost-efficient magnetic measurement solutions for many industrial applications where movements or positions have to be measured. ALS21 can be used for linear measurements up to 8100 mm length with a resolution up to 1 µm. The measuring head provides both BISS-C or SSI outputs, including incremental signal output in parallel. Thanks to IP67 class protection and rugged mechanical design ALS21 can be implemented even in harsh industrial environments. Absolute Measuring Linear Applications Features and Benefits • BISS & SSI interface • additional incremental output for speed feedback • resolution up to 1 μm ALS21 rev 1.0 (2021/08/26) • error bit ouput • measuring length up to 8,1 m • high mounting tolerances

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Specifications Environmental Specifications shock operating temperature range storage temperature range Mechanical Specifications dimensions housing material electrical connection gap sensor/tape travel speed (mechanical) measurement length see drawing anticorodal, UNI EN AW-6082 Hi-flex cable M8 2,0 m or M12 8 pin inline plug 0,1 ... 0,6 mm 10 m/s max. 8165 mm max. (measurement length = tape length - 55 mm) Electrical Specifications resolution sensor accuracy repeat accuracy output circuits absolute: SSI, BiSS-C; incremental: NPN o.c. (AB) position refresh (absolute) counting frequency (incremental)...

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interface absolute cable length SSI, Gray MSB aligned + AB incremental, + 5Vdc ± 5 % SSI, Binary MSB aligned, + 5Vdc ± 5% BiSS-C interface + AB incremental, +5Vdc ± 5% 0.5 m cable + M12 8-pin inline plug 2 m cable + M12 8-pin inline plug x m cable + flying leads Corresponding Linear Magnetic Scales BOGEN offers a comprehensive scope of standard and tailor-made scales in a variety of sizes and accuracy classes. For more information on our standard magnetic scales, please refer to our dedicated datasheets. BOGEN Magnetics GmbH reserves the right to make changes, without notice, in the products,...

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